Echocardiography Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Asim Enhos is a cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart disease, cholesterol management, and complex aortic conditions. Dr. Enhos previously served as an Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for advanced interventional radiology.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expertise includes carotid angioplasty, stenting, and aneurysm coiling.
• Treats coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and mitral stenosis.
• Provides specialized care for pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. Dr. Bekler focuses on bifurcation stenting and chronic total occlusions using intravascular imaging. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations alongside ICD and CRT therapy.
• Performs structural procedures including TAVI, ASD closure, and mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
• Treats peripheral artery diseases using balloon and stent techniques.
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation and 3D mapping for heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Prof. Dr. Muslum Sahin is a cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology, treating conditions like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease. He is a member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club and the Turkish Cardiology Association.

• Performs complex procedures including radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and aneurysm coiling.
• Provides specialized care for carotid angioplasty, stenting, and coronary angiography.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.
• Expertise includes managing hypertension, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Gabriel Crasmariu is an interventional cardiologist with advanced expertise in minimally invasive treatments for cardiovascular disease. He is a member of the Romanian Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.

He performs coronary angiography and angioplasty with stent placement. His focus includes complex coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, renal denervation, and TAVI. He also provides specialized heart failure assessments. He takes part in multidisciplinary decisions for patients who may need cardiac surgery.

Dr. Cenk Indelen is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in heart imaging to evaluate valve function and coronary artery disease.

• Trained in robotic surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Training Center in Belgium
• Published extensive research on aortic valve replacement and mitral regurgitation
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expertise in heart ultrasound for assessing complex coronary artery pathology

Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmias. Dr. Changa received training at the Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

• Performs coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation, and heart cryoablation.
• Expertise in carotid angioplasty, stent placement, and aneurysm coiling.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000+ patients annually.
• Fluent in English and holds membership in the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Ulusoy is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He performs advanced echocardiography at Central Hospital to diagnose complex heart conditions.

• Specializes in transesophageal echocardiography for detailed heart valve imaging
• Expert in stress echocardiography to evaluate heart function under physical strain
• Monitors heart health in cancer patients during oncology treatments
• Published over 125 scientific papers with more than 1,400 citations
• Trained at leading medical institutions in Turkey and the USA

Dr. Oguz Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in TAVI procedures, heart valve diseases, and coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Yilmaz received the best presentation award from the National Cardiology Congress. He holds a professorship from Istanbul Arel University.

• Performs endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Expert in heart aneurysm repair and varicose vein surgery.
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).

Dr. José Ángel Cabrera Rodríguez is the Head of Cardiology at Quironsalud Madrid. He specializes in arrhythmia, heart rhythm disorders, and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Cabrera trained at the Royal Brompton’s National Heart and Lung Institute in London. He leads the Department of Clinical and Fundamental Translational Cardiology at the European University of Madrid.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC).
• Former Director of the Heart Rhythm Society Fellowship Program.
• Treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cardiac valve plastic surgery.

Dr. David Saba is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in heart transplantation and off-pump coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Saba completed training at Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover–Freiburg. He has published over 20 research papers on vascular innovations and bypass techniques.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and aortic aneurysm surgery.
• Treats conditions including mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Former Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Uludağ University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.

Dr. Kochamarj Boonyarattaphun earned his MD from Mahidol University in 2001. He received a Certificate of Proficiency in Internal Medicine from Mahidol University in 2007 and a Fellowship Certificate of Proficiency in Cardiology from Khon Kaen University in 2011.

His expertise includes coronary catheterization and transradial balloon angioplasty. He also uses intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess coronary lesions.

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim leads the Heart Transplantation Center and is Head of Cardiology at Sejong Hospital. She uses echocardiography for evaluating advanced heart failure and heart transplant suitability.

• Earned Master's and Doctoral degrees from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Director of the Heart Transplantation Center – manages complex heart failure and transplants
• Appointed to the American Heart Association's Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
• Specializes in evaluating genetic heart disorders and adult congenital heart disease

Professor Byung Hee Oh is a distinguished cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He previously served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology.

• Specializes in heart failure and coronary artery disease using precise echocardiography evaluation
• Served as Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Seoul National University
• Authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications in major international medical journals
• Received prestigious national honors for medical excellence and leadership in Korea
• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at top university hospitals

Dr. Jieun Ban specializes in pediatric cardiology at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She performs echocardiography to diagnose complex heart conditions in children and infants.

• Expert in identifying congenital heart defects like atrial and ventricular septal defects
• Focuses on pediatric arrhythmia and rhythm disorders in young patients
• Collaborates with cardiac surgeons for comprehensive pre- and post-procedural heart assessments
• Provides clear explanations to help families understand their child's heart health
• Experienced in managing pediatric syncope related to cardiac causes

Dr. Jeong Yoon Kim heads the Pediatrics Department at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in heart ultrasound to detect defects in infants and children.

• Trained at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's top medical centers
• Focuses on pediatric heart conditions like Kawasaki disease and structural defects
• Expert in echocardiography for atrial and ventricular septal defects
• Leads the department of pediatric and adolescent medicine since 2019
• Collaborates with cardiac surgeons for comprehensive patient care

Professor Sungho Kim has performed 1,200+ cardiac interventions. He leads pediatric cardiology at Sejong Hospital and specializes in identifying congenital heart defects.

• Graduated from Hanyang University with Master s and Doctoral degrees in medicine
• Performs echocardiography to diagnose atrial and ventricular septal defects
• Specializes in catheter-based interventions to avoid open-heart surgery for children
• Expert in managing tetralogy of Fallot and complex congenital abnormalities
• Regularly shares expertise at international conferences on pediatric cardiac care

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).